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Amazon Under Investigation by House Committee After Deaths at Warehouse
Amazon Under Investigation by House Committee After Deaths at Warehouse
A congressional committee is investigating Amazon over concerns that the tech giant may be endangering employees by making them work in unsafe conditions during tornadoes and other extreme weather events, says a letter sent this week to company CEO Andy Jassy by the committee.
The inquiry will examine the deaths of six workers last year who were killed when a tornado struck an Amazon warehouse near St. Louis, says the letter from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. As the tornado approached, the letter says, supervisors at the facility reportedly threatened workers and contractors that if they left, they'd be fired or face other consequences.
The investigation will also take a broader view of Amazon's policies.
The situation regarding the tornado "was not an isolated incident," the committee says in its letter. "Amazon workers were reportedly required to stay on the job during deadly wildfires in California in 2018, extreme heat in the Pacific Northwest in Summer 2021, and dangerous flooding during Hurricanes Irma in 2017 and Ida in 2021."
The letter asks Amazon to provide the committee with documents related to the tornado event and to the company's policies around extreme weather situations, including emergency practices and disciplinary and termination policies. The committee wants the documents by April 14.
Amazon didn't immediately respond to CNET's request for comment. A company spokeswoman provided the following statement to The New York Times: "Our focus continues to be on supporting our employees and partners, the families who lost loved ones, the surrounding community and all those affected by the tornadoes. We will respond to this letter in due course." Last year, the company told Bloomberg that federal guidance and proper safety procedures had been followed at the warehouse during the tornado event.
Amazon's labor practices have been subject to increased scrutiny, with the company facing allegations of, among other things, insufficient precautionsaround COVID-19, illegal employee terminations, improper activity around unionization efforts and inadequate bathroom breaks for workers.
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Elden Ring: 2 Secrets to Farming Runes Quickly
Elden Ring: 2 Secrets to Farming Runes Quickly
Luck, skill and runes. To make good progress in Elden Ring, you need all three of these.
Runes double as currency and experience points in Elden Ring, as they're what you'll use to buy items and upgrade your character. That applies both to leveling up weapons, which also requires Smithing Stones, and traditional character leveling, for which you'll need a vast quantity of runes.
You'll get those runes by killing foes, slaying bosses and selling items. But if you're looking to earn them quickly, there are easy ways to farm them. This article contains two rune farming methods. One is available to you early on, and the second much later in the game.
The first method I'll describe will net you about 50,000 runes in 15 minutes. The second, which is best suited for post-game rune farming, is dramatically faster. It easily gets you a million runes in 10 minutes.
The early method: 50,000 runes in 15 minutes
You want to head to the Third Church of Marika, here.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
To start off, you'll need to head to the Third Church of Marika, which is encircled on the map above. If you've not already found the Site of Grace there, travel to Agheel Lake North, where you were granted Torrent by Melina. Travel on the path, running past everything, including a giant that'll be waiting near the Church. Once you've activated the Site of Grace inside, go around the back and you'll find a transporter by a little cove.
Follow the light and you'll find a transporter.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
Here's where the transporter is on the map.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
Once you go through the transportation portal, you'll be taken to a place called the Bestial Sanctum in a region called Dragonbarrow. Inside the Sanctum is Gurranq, a creature that rewards you for bringing it Deathroots. That's a whole other guide though: What we're interested in here is outside.
Once you look out into the fields, you'll see a giant dragon knight guarding the Sanctum. It's a boss, the Black Blade Kindred. Do not fight it. It will kill you dead.
Instead, walk to the left side of the steps you're standing on and jump into the field. The boss won't notice you unless you're directly in front of it, so just avoid that. Go into the fields, however, and you'll see a bunch of diminutive, statue-looking warriors walking about. These are what you've come for.
They're easy (by Elden Ring standards) to kill at almost any level, since they stagger from being hit. And you can sneak up behind them to perform a critical hit from behind, which will either defeat them straight up or take a chunk off their health. And best of all, killing them grants you a little over 1,000 runes each.
This is the Black Blade Kindred. Avoid the Black Blade Kindred.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
These little buggers are what you've come for. Killing them gets you over 1,000 runes each.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
On the left side of the balcony you jump off, all these enemies are walking around alone. The right side is more challenging, since they travel in packs of two or three. If you're a low level, I recommend hanging to the left and picking them off one by one. Either way, you can rack up lots of runes quickly by killing a set, respawning them by traveling to the Site of Grace inside the Bestium Sanctum, and doing it all over again.
End Game rune farming: 1 million in 10 minutes
As you progress through Elden Ring, 50,000 runes in 15 minutes may no longer do the trick. The best method I've found will get you that amount in under a minute, but there are a few prerequisites.
To optimize results, you'll need the Sacred Relic Sword, a weapon that you can only get by beating the final boss. You can do this method with any other weapon, it's just that the Sacred Relic Sword's special move has a huge area of effect that expedites the process. You'll also want a Golden Scarab talisman, which boosts rune acquisition by 20%.
The area in question is an optional area called Mohgwyn Palace. You can access this area in one of two ways: Go through White-Faced Varre's questline, which you can do by finding him at the Rose Church after you beat Godrick The Grafted, or by finding a portal in the west side of the Mountaintops of the Giants. If you're confused about how to access the western half of the Mountaintops, it involves collecting two halves of the Haligtree Secret Medallion and presenting it at the Grand Lift of Rold.
I chose the latter method, since I had already unlocked the western side of the Mountaintops. You can find the portal and its location on the map below.
This little number will take you to Mohgwyn Palace.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
Here's where you'll find the teleporter on the map.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
Where the magic happens.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
If you arrive via transporter, you'll find yourself in a little cave. Exit and you'll be greeted to a panoramic view of Mohgwyn Palace, as well as a Site of Grace. This Site of Grace is where you'll be farming your runes.
If you're standing at the Site of Grace and look forward, you'll see a bunch of sleeping ogre creatures. There's about a dozen of them hanging out. If you look to the left, you'll see another area separated from you by a big canyon. Wandering back and forth on the other side of the canyon is a very ugly bird.
Luckily for us, the bird is an idiot. If you shoot it with an arrow, it will become incensed and run at you. As noted, there is a giant canyon between you and the bird. The bird falls down and dies, giving you about 11,000 runes for little effort. Then, it's time to kill the ogre dudes. This is where the Sacred Relic Sword comes in. It has a special move called Wave of Gold, which will hit almost every enemy in the space. Just by targeting one ogre and hitting L2, I killed a bunch of them and got about 40,000 runes.
You'll see this bird walking back and forth in the area across the canyon. Hit it with an arrow and it will get mad, chase you, fall down the cliff and die, granting you over 10,000 runes.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
Now it's time to turn your attention to these blokes. Killing them all gets you about 25,000 runes.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
If you have the sword you gain access to after beating the last boss, its special move can kill all of them in one or two hits. That's 25,000 runes in about 10 seconds.
Bandai Namco/Screenshot by Daniel Van Boom
And that's it! Once everyone's dead and you've harvested those runes, go take a quick rest at the Site of Grace so the enemies repopulate the area. Then do it all over again.
Again, you don't need to use the final boss weapon. It won't take you too long to clear out all the enemies here, especially if you have another weapon with a big area of effect attack. Remember to equip your Golden Scarab talisman, which will boost your ruin acquisition by 20%. All told, you'll get about 60,000 runes per run. Once you get into a good flow, it's easy to farm a million runes in 10 minutes here.
Spend an hour on this and you'll be the richest Tarnished the Lands Between ever saw.
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3 Upgrades Apple Gave the iPhone SE in 2022
3 Upgrades Apple Gave the iPhone SE in 2022
An update to the budget iPhone SE arrived at Apple's first event of 2022 on Tuesday, boasting 5G support and the same Apple A15 processor that the 2021 flagship iPhone 13 series uses. These two upgrades are significant, but the iPhone SE 2022 has several other features worth noting.
Aside from minor cosmetic changes, the third generation of the iPhone SE looks identical to the previous model, which launched in 2020. The phone still has a 4.7-inch screen and massive top and bottom bezels. It also keeps the Home button with Touch ID, making it ideal for folks who don't want to use facial recognition to unlock their phones.
Read more: iPhone SE 2022 vs. iPhone SE 2020: Here's How They Measure Up
Read on for the extra features the new iPhone SE brings and what you'll miss by opting for the iPhone SE over pricier iPhones. It's also worth noting that the new budget phone costs $429 (£419, AU$719), a $30 price bump over the last iPhone SE 2020, but the iPhone SE 2022 is still far more affordable than its iPhone 13 siblings.
5G connectivity: Sub-6 yes, mmWave no
The iPhone SE's most exciting new feature is support for faster data speeds through 5G networks. Keep in mind that the iPhone SE doesn't support all kinds of 5G -- it can't connect to the parts of networks that use the speediest mmWave type of 5G, which is mainly found right now in city centers and stadiums. That's fine for most folks, since the iPhone SE can connect to any of the low- and midband frequencies in so-called sub-6 5G, which can download data much faster than what most phones can get from current 4G LTE networks.
As carriers continue building out their 5G networks in 2022 and beyond, we're still figuring out which the iPhone SE can connect to. For now, we know that the iPhone SE works with C-band frequencies in the 3.7GHz to 3.98GHz range that started going live for US carriers.
AT&T has confirmed that the iPhone SE will not support the 3.45GHz midband that will be added to its 5G network later this year, which only 2022's best phones can connect to.
Apple/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET
A15 Bionic chipset: Better performance, more iOS updates
First introduced in September with the iPhone 13 range, the A15 Bionic chipset is Apple's most advanced mobile silicon. Beyond 5G connectivity, it grants the iPhone SE a few new tricks.
The iPhone SE promises to be speedier than most other budget phones and benefit from iOS 15's features. It also should support the same life span of iOS updates as the iPhone 13, which could extend for seven years or more given how long Apple is currently updating its oldest phones.
On the camera front, the new chipset should empower the iPhone SE to take better photos than its predecessors, but only due to computational photography improvements and AI tricks. The new phone has the same cameras as the 2020 model: a single 12-megapixel, an f1.8 rear camera and a 7-megapixel, f2.2 front-facing shooter.
Just don't expect Apple's newest budget phone to be as powerful as its flagships. Even with the same A15 Bionic processor, the iPhone SE's 3GB of RAM should slow down gaming performance and apps compared with the iPhone 13 Pro's 6GB, though we'll have to test the new device to know by how much. Expect a full review soon.
Stronger glass back
The new iPhone SE looks almost unchanged from its last model, but stronger glass has replaced what was on the 2020 iPhone SE, which packed the same older glass as the iPhone 8 that launched in 2017. That should mean more durability for the new iPhone SE's back cover, as Apple used the same glass that's on its iPhone 13 range.
Though the reinforced glass back is a classy touch, it's unclear if it will change the shape of the new iPhone enough to make it incompatible with existing cases and accessories. Both have the same dimensions, even if the new phone is slightly lighter (144 grams versus 148 grams).
Read more: Best Apple SE Case for 2022
What's the iPhone SE experience like?
Given the success of its predecessors, the new iPhone SE will almost certainly be a popular phone that sells well, especially for people who prefer Touch ID and the physical home button or just want a cheaper iPhone that's half the price of the iPhone 13.
While we haven't yet fully reviewed the new iPhone SE, it does lack some features and polish. Its lower-resolution LCD display can't render as crisp a picture with as verdant colors as the sharp OLED screens on the iPhone 13 range. And while the new budget phone shares the same chipset, the iPhone 13 has more RAM, more storage and a bigger battery with wireless charging.
The iPhone SE's single rear camera is also outclassed by the additional lenses on the iPhone 13 range, with the iPhone 13 Pro featuring an ultrawide and 12-megapixel 3x optical zoom cameras. Android users pondering a switch to a cheaper iPhone may be disappointed, since budget phones from Samsung and Motorola often have dual or even triple rear cameras.
But the iPhone SE still promises most of the flagship Apple phone experience at an affordable price. If you just want an iOS phone to use a few apps on, watch some shows and take some daylight photos with, the iPhone SE should have the right assortment of essential features for you.
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The long-awaited successor to the 2020 iPhone SE was announced by Apple during its March 8 "Peek Performance" event. It features Apple's A15 chip (which is the same one found in the iPhone 13 series), 5G and stronger glass and maintains the same overall design as the previous generation.
Pricing for the new iPhone SE starts at $429 and preorders begin on March 11.
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2022 Zero FXE Review: Here For a Good Time, Not a Long Time
2022 Zero FXE Review: Here For a Good Time, Not a Long Time
Choice is good, and when it comes to electrified modes of transportation, we're swimming in great options. That's especially true when it comes to cars, with nearly every major manufacturer now fielding at least one EV option at dealerships, but even in the two-wheeled game, we're flush with choice. Zero Motorcycles alone now offers a whopping eight models, and you're looking at its latest, the FXE. It's a sort of on-road supermoto take on Zero's trail-focused FX, with a completely new look and a fun, engaging ride that stands apart from the company's other offerings.
Let's get the numbers out of the way first. The centrally mounted battery pack offers a max capacity of 7.2 kilowatt hours, but Zero says nominal capacity is more like 6.3. That's paired with a single electric motor, belt-driving the rear wheel with 46 horsepower and 78 pound-feet of torque. That may not sound like a lot of power, but it is a healthy dose of torque, and with the FXE weighing in at just 298 pounds, it's plenty.
OK, 298 pounds isn't particularly lithe for a smaller bike, but it's over 100 pounds lighter than the Zero SR I reviewed a few years back and more than 200 less than the Zero SR/S we reviewed in 2020. It's even lighter than something like a Husqvarna Svartpilen.
But that weight comes with a penalty: range. Zero says the FXE can get up to 100 miles in the city, with highway ratings dropping to 60 miles at 55 mph or just 40 miles at 70 mph. In my testing, I have to say those figures seem awfully optimistic. In fact, the bike would often show me just 40-odd miles of estimated range, even at a full charge, even when I was in Eco mode. That figure was usually pretty accurate.
Like all the Zeros, the FXE has all sorts of torque available right off the line, which makes zipping around an addictive experience. In the quicker Sport mode, which sharpens up the throttle response, the FXE is an absolute blast. Use that torque, though, and the range drops precipitously. In Eco mode, just cruising around town, I struggled to ever get more than 50 miles from a charge. That's barely enough to cover the average US daily commute of 41 miles.
So it's not going to be your go-to bike for long weekend getaways, but what range it offers is a real joy. The relatively small, 17-inch wheels and Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires give the bike quick reflexes, diving into corners with just a little nudge on the outside grip. But it isn't nervous. In fact, it's a confidence-inspiring bike.
That's especially true when accelerating away from traffic lights or, indeed, just accelerating in traffic. The torque will stretch out your arms at full power yet it's remarkably easy to creep along at a walking pace thanks to a perfectly tuned throttle curve. After just a few minutes in the saddle of this thing you'll feel like you're ready to enter a MotoTrials competition.
The frosted silver with red highlights offers a clean, modern take on how a motorcycle should look.
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Augmenting the power is a set of 320-millimeter brake discs up front and a single 240-millimeter disc at the rear from J. Juan, paired with a Bosch antilock braking system front and rear. A Showa suspension at both ends is adjustable for preload, compression and rebound. I found the stock setup a little stiff for me, the Zero FXE taking every bump too firmly up front, but with the help of a flathead screwdriver and a few minutes fiddling I was able to quickly dial it in to my liking.
In fact, just about everything to do with this bike was to my liking, including the new styling with the duck-bill front fender and the frosted gray hue paired with red highlights. Even charging is as easy as can be: Just run an extension cord into the three-prong receptacle found just behind the front forks. That'll take about 9 hours to full from empty, but the $640 optional quick charger could bring that time down closer to two hours.
I just wish I didn't have to rely on that charging quite so often. Still, Zero's bikes just keep getting better, and the FXE's $12,195 manufacturer suggested retail price is palatable. Yeah, that's a healthy premium over a comparable gas-powered ride, but then this experience feels premium, too.
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HP Envy Sleekbook 6 review: HP Envy Sleekbook 6
HP Envy Sleekbook 6 review: HP Envy Sleekbook 6
When is an ultrabook not an ultrabook? This new addition to the HP Envy line asks that very question, with two nearly identical models. One thin 15-inch HP Envy has an Intel Ivy Bridge CPU and is called an ultrabook, while this specific model, the 15-inch HP Envy 6 Sleekbook (the 6-1010us, specifically) is instead called a sleekbook, because it has an AMD CPU and a handful of other component differences.
The look and feel are very similar, and this is one of the thinnest 15-inch laptops you can find, in either the sleekbook or ultrabook versions. In fact, the AMD model reviewed here might even have an edge over the Intel one, because it costs just $599, versus a minimum of $799 for the HP Envy 15-inch with the official ultrabook tag.
You'll trade some performance for the cost savings, and AMD's latest chip family (the company calls it an APU rather than a CPU, which is an Accelerated Processing Unit, combining a CPU and GPU in one package) still don't measure up to Intel's third-generation Core i-series processors in power or efficiency. But, battery life was better than expected and the AMD A6 inside is more than capable of handling everyday online tasks.
Let's be honest. The "sleekbook" name is, to be generous, inelegant. Why not call it a skinnybook? Or a slimtop? Maybe those names didn't focus group test as well. Frankly, the term "ultrabook" has not exactly taken the world by storm, so I don't see a real reason to ape it. It's a needless distraction, or at least confusing to shoppers.
But don't let the awkward name put you off. This is one of the best-looking midsize laptops I've ever seen for $599. If you're shopping for that Intel name brand, or high power for gaming (or a high-res screen), this isn't for you, but for mainstream appeal at a budget price, it's a top contender.
Price as reviewed
$599
Processor
2.1GHz AMD A6-4455M APU
Memory
4GB, 667MHz DDR3
Hard drive
500GB 5,400rpm
Chipset
AMD 1410h
Graphics
AMD Radeon HD 7500G
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Dimensions (WD)
14.7 x 10 inches
Height
0.78 inches
Screen size (diagonal)
15.6 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter
4.6/5.4 pounds
Category
Midsize
HP's Envy family has always (since its 2009 introduction, anyway) been the company's high-end line, with superior design, construction, and materials. I've previously compared them, loosely, with the MacBook Pro or Dell's XPS line, and most HP Envy models have gotten excellent reviews.
This new line, both the AMD and Intel models, take a serious risk by dropping the price and some of the high-end features. While it's great to see a $599 laptop with a brushed-metal look, Beats Audio sound, and a body that's 0.78 inch thick, it also potentially dilutes the Envy brand, which has been a rare high-end success story, refuting the idea that only Apple can sell an expensive laptop.
But, on the positive side, you get a very nicely designed laptop for the same price you might normally pay for a thick, plastic box. This configuration is nearly all black, with a brushed-metal lid and wrist rest, offset by a deep red/burgundy bottom panel. I showed the system off to several people, asking each one how much they thought it cost, and everyone was (pleasantly) surprised by the price.
That said, there are a few physical flaws. The long center hinge is anchored on the inside only, making the screen feel a bit wobbly. The hinge also creaked a bit, especially when holding the laptop in the air while opening or closing it. The metal finish is especially susceptible to fingerprints and smudges. Maybe an antismudge coating was one of the corners cut to keep the price down.
The keyboard and touch pad are very similar to what the other new HP Envy laptops offer. The island-style keyboard had a little flex in the center when typing, but that's typical of budget laptops. A bigger problem is that the keyboard is not backlit, and with black keys against a black keyboard tray, it can be hard to see in even moderately dim lighting conditions. This exact model is a fixed-configuration system, but HP also offers a configurable version (called the Sleekbook 6z-1000, with a silver interior, rather than black) that has a $25 backlit keyboard option.
The touch pad looks like the one on the new high-end Envy Spectre XT; both have a touch pad surrounded by an indented, slightly sunken perimeter. It's a cool look, but I'm not sure what practical impact it has, other than to help differentiate the touch-pad surface from the rest of the wrist rest.
The display has a 1,366x768-pixel native resolution, which is standard for budget or mainstream midsize laptops (and nearly all smaller ones). There's not much more you can ask for at $599, but that 1,366x768-pixel res is definitely starting to look dated on bigger 15-inch displays.
Despite the presence of a Beats Audio subsystem, which gives you an onscreen control panel for tweaking the sound, the built-in speakers are predictably wimpy. The Beats software did allow for a greater range of audio flexibility through headphones, however.
HP Envy Sleekbook 6-1010us
Average for category [midsize]
Video
HDMI
VGA plus HDMI or DisplayPort
Audio
Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Data
2 USB 3.0, SD card reader
2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, SD card reader, eSATA
Networking
Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional mobile broadband
Optical drive
None
DVD burner
It's always interesting to see what corners get cut in a budget laptop. In this case, the trade-offs seem smart, with the standard VGA video output getting dropped, but USB 3.0 and Bluetooth staying. It's sometimes hard to fit an Ethernet jack into a slim laptop, and the jack here is the type with a little folding door to fit a Cat5 cable, as seen occasionally on ultraportable laptops.
The big question mark here is the AMD A6 processor. Is it worth giving up that familiar Intel sticker to save a few hundred dollars? It doesn't help that the latest generation of Intel Ivy Bridge processors is excellent, with better performance and power efficiency than even last year's Sandy Bridge models.
From our benchmark results, it's clear the A6 isn't as fast as Intel's mainstream Core i5 CPU, especially when it comes to multitasking. To be fair, AMD isn't claiming that it is a direct performance match. That said, you should think about what type of tasks you use a laptop for. If it's the same as the vast majority of users, that's surfing the Web, e-mail, social networking, and streaming online video.
In anecdotal hands-on use, this laptop, despite the slower processor, is perfectly fine for any of that, even with a standard 5,400rpm hard drive instead of an SSD, and with 4GB of 667Mhz RAM. The fact is, most laptops are very overpowered, considering the relatively simple things we ask them to do.
AMD's A6 is a combination of a CPU and GPU (the company calls it an APU, a bit of made-up marketing speak). The AMD Radeon HD 7500G isn't the same as getting a high-end discrete Nvidia (or even AMD) card, but it's better than traditional integrated graphics. In our Street Fighter IV test, at 1,366x768 resolution, we got a fair 26.7 frames per second. Depending on what you're playing, it's similar to moderately better than Intel's current-gen HD 4000 integrated graphics. Fine for casual gaming, but you'll have to keep the settings turned down for most current A-list games.
Going in, I was a little concerned about the potential battery life on this laptop, as AMD systems have traditionally not been as strong in this area as their Intel counterparts. But, this latest generation of A-series CPUs seems to have made some improvements in this area. The HP Envy 6-1010us ran for 5 hours and 41 minutes on our video playback battery drain test, which is very impressive for a 15-inch midsize laptop.
HP includes a one-year parts-and-labor warranty (although I've seen other, more expensive, Envy laptops start with a two-year plan). Warranty upgrades are confusing, with discounts that don't show up until you've added a specific plan and laptop to your shopping cart. I was able to add a three-year extended warranty, including on-site service and accidental damage protection, for $230, after an arbitrary $99 "discount."
HP's service and support tools are perfectly navigable, and product manuals and software and driver downloads were easy to find. The 24-7 toll-free number can be tricky to spot, however. It's 800-474-6836.
The HP Envy 6-1010us is best described as a pleasant surprise. Would it be a great $899 laptop? Not really, but for $599, it's a great midsize laptop for those willing to trade a little performance for some sharp looks.
System configurations:
HP Envy 6-1010US Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) w/ SP1; 1.4GHz AMD A6-4455MM APU; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 667MHz; 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 7500G; 500GB Hitachi 5,400rpm
Toshiba Satellite P755D-S5172 Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) w/ SP1; 1.4GHz AMD Quad-Core A8-3520M APU; 6GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz; 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6620G; 640GB Toshiba 5,400rpm
Gateway NV55S05u Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) w/ SP1; 1.5GHz AMD Quad-Core A8-3500M APU; 6GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz; 512MB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6620G; 640GB Toshiba 5,400rpm
Samsung Series 9 NP900X4B-A02 Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) w/ SP1; 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-2467M; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz; 64MB (Shared) Intel HD 3000; 128GB Samsung Solid State Drive
Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581TG Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) w/ SP1; 1.7GHz Intel Core i7 2637M; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz; 1GB NVIDIA's GeForce GT 640M / 128MB (Dedicated) Intel HD 3000; 256GB LITEONIT Solid State Drive
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Finished Your Wordle For the Day? Try These Puzzles Next
Finished Your Wordle For the Day? Try These Puzzles Next
If you're still playing Wordle and need even more puzzles to keep the mind ticking, there are a ton of games worth your time.
Wordle asks players to figure out a five-letter word in six or fewer guesses (get some tips here). After each guess, the game shows gray blocks for wrong letters, yellow blocks for right letters in the wrong spot and green blocks for right letters in the correct spot. It's addictive, but after you solve the daily puzzle or use up all your guesses, you have to wait until the next day to play again.
You've likely already learned some tips, tricks and lessons from the popular word game, so why not apply your newly honed problem-solving skills to other puzzles, too? After all, Wordle isn't the only game in town. Here are 24 other puzzle games to play.
Multiple word Wordle spinoffs: Quordle, Octordle, Dordle and Sedecordle
Are you up for a challenge? If you love Wordle and want a puzzle game that takes more brain power, you'll want to check out Quordle, Octordle, Dordle and Sedecordle. Each of these four word games look very similar to Wordle, but add more rows, columns and words to solve. Dordle requires you to solve two words at once. Quordle, four at once. Octordle, eight, and Sedecordle a whopping 16. Good luck.
You can play Quordle, Octordle, Dordle or Sedecordle on any web browser.
Word Master
This Wordle remake gives you six tries to guess a five-letter word but with a slight tweak. Word Master uses gray, yellow and green blocks in the same way as the original. How is it different from Wordle? Word Master offers unlimited games so you don't have to wait 24 hours.
You can play Word Master on any web browser.
Hello Wordl
Hello Wordl -- another Wordle remake -- gives you six tries to guess a word and uses the same colored blocks to track your progress. In addition to unlimited games, Hello Wordl also lets you change the number of letters in the word you're guessing. Guess a four-letter word or use the in-game slider to go all the way up to an 11-letter word. You still get six chances to guess no matter how long a word is, though.
You can play Hello Wordl on any web browser.
Lewdle
Before you play Lewdle, the game's content advisory reads, "Lewdle is a game about rude words. If you're likely to be offended by the use of profanity, vulgarity or obscenity, go play Wordle instead!" Translation: It's Wordle, but with bad words. The words range from mild -- like poopy -- to words that would make a sailor blush. However, despite the numerous bad words the game pulls from, slurs are not included. Like Wordle, you get six tries to guess a five-letter word; gray, yellow and green blocks are used in the same way; and there's only one puzzle per day. Go forth and let the bad words flow!
You can play Lewdle on any web browser.
Absurdle
Absurdle bills itself as the "adversarial version" of Wordle. While Wordle nudges you in the right direction with each guess, Absurdle "is actively trying to avoid giving you the answer," according to the game's website. Absurdle doesn't pick a word at the beginning of the game for the player to guess. Instead it uses the player's guesses to narrow its list of words down in an effort to make the game go as long as possible. The final word might not even include a yellow letter from one of your earlier guesses either. You can guess as many times as you want, which is helpful, and the best score you can get is four guesses. Have fun!
You can play Absurdle on any web browser.
Crosswordle
Sure, Wordle is fun, but what if there was a crossword element to it? Enter Crosswordle. In this Wordle-inspired game, you have to figure out two words of varying lengths that intersect with each other like a crossword puzzle. The gray, yellow and green color blocks are the same, and there's one puzzle a day. However, it looks like you can guess as many times as you want until you either get the words or give up. Unlike other Wordle-based games, Crosswordle lets you create your own custom Crosswordle puzzle to share with your friends. Here's one I made. If Crosswordle wasn't hard enough, the Settings page shows the developers are working on a Hard Mode.
You can play Crosswordle on any web browser.
Antiwordle
Tired of seeing those green blocks plastered all over your social media feed? Give Antiwordle a shot. Where Wordle wants you to guess a word every day in as few tries as possible, Antiwordle wants you to avoid the word by guessing as many times as possible. When you guess, letters will turn gray, yellow or red. Gray means the letter isn't in the word and can't be used again, yellow means the letter is in the word and must be included in each subsequent guess and red means the letter is in the exact position within the word and is locked in place. If you can use every letter on the keyboard and not get the word right, you win. It sounds easy, but I've found this version of Wordle to be much harder than the original.
You can play Antiwordle on any web browser.
Lordle of the Rings
Lordle of the Rings is for the Tolkien fan who wants in on the Wordle fun. The gray, yellow and green blocks are here, and players have six tries to guess a five-letter word from the main Lord of the Rings text. Possible guesses include places like Rohan, well-known characters like Frodo and Smaug and lesser known characters like Turin, Hurin and Idril. There's only one puzzle a day, but you can play that puzzle more than once in the same day if you want.
You can play Lordle of the Rings on any web browser.
Primel
If you are more of a numbers person, Primel is for you. In this game, you get six tries to guess a five-digit prime number. The gray, yellow and green color blocks are back, and you only get one puzzle a day. What makes this game even more frustrating though is the game only accepts prime numbers as guesses, so that alone is difficult. Throw in the Wordle aspect and you're sure to be scratching your head.
You can play Primel on any web browser.
Nerdle
Nerdle is another option for people who are more into numbers. This time though you have to guess the math equation and solution. You get six chances to guess the equation and solution, and the equation must be mathematically sound, too, so don't forget PEMDAS. After each guess, numbers or symbols that are in the correct spot will be green; numbers or symbols in the wrong place in the equation will be purple; numbers or symbols not in the equation will be black. After you finish one puzzle, you have to wait eight hours before the next one. Here's a hint: The "=" sign is always in the puzzle. You can thank us later.
You can play Nerdle on any web browser.
IYKYK
IYKYK is a combination of Wordle and the card game #CultureTags and was made by the same team behind #CultureTags, too. In this game, you are given an acronym and have to figure out the acronym in three guesses or less. You are given the first letter of each word, how many letters are in each word and a hint after your second guess, and the green, yellow and gray blocks make an appearance here, too. While this game is based off #CultureTags, the acronyms used in that game aren't repeated in IYKYK.
You can play IYKYK on any web browser.
Worldle
Don't like words or numbers? Give Worldle a shot. This geography-based Wordle spinoff gives you six tries to guess what country or territory is shown. Instead of gray, yellow and green blocks marking letters or numbers after each guess, you see distance, direction and proximity percentage, like a game of hot and cold. For example, if you guess Chile, Worldle might show you 13,557 kilometers and an arrow pointing northeast with 32%. This means the correct country or territory is 13,557 km to the northeast of Chile and there is a 32% proximity rate. Translation: You're cold. There's only one puzzle a day, and there are options to make the game harder by either not showing the country or rotating the country shown randomly.
You can play Worldle on any web browser.
Heardle
Can you guess a song just from listening to the first few seconds? Heardle is for you. In this game, a song is chosen from a list of popularly streamed artists, one second of the song is played and you have to name the song. You have six guesses, and more of the song is unlocked with each wrong guess. You can skip a turn, too, and that also unlocks more of the song. Once you've solved or missed the puzzle, a timer will show how long until the next puzzle.
You can play Heardle on any web browser.
Name That Ride
Are you a gearhead who can tell the difference between a '55 and a '57 Chevy Bel Air? You should try Name That Ride. In this game, you have 20 seconds and six guesses to name the vehicle in the picture, as more of the image reveals itself. When you think you know what vehicle is in the picture, you click Guess -- which pauses the timer -- and type in your answer. There's a preset list of cars, so even if you aren't sure of a car's year, you can make an educated guess.
You can play Name That Ride on any web browser.
Lookdle
Lookdle is similar to Name That Ride, but this game has you guess which famous person is shown in a pixelated picture. You get five guesses, and with each wrong guess the picture comes more into focus. There is also a preset list of names you can choose from, but the list doesn't have every famous person in it. That can be good since it narrows down who can be in each picture, or it can be bad because who you think is in the picture might not be an option.
You can play Lookdle on any web browser.
Framed
If you know what movie is showing by seeing a few frames, then give Framed a try. In this game, you have to guess the name of a movie from a series of frames. You have six guesses, and with each wrong guess you are shown a new frame from the movie. You can click back through the frames to re-examine them as well. In my experience, the frames go from pretty innocuous to more specific. Like other games on this list, there is a preset list of movies to guess from which could help narrow down what the movie is without using a guess.
You can play Framed on any web browser.
Words With Friends is a classic, and it's still a popular word game.
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Words With Friends
What kind of list of word games would this be without this classic? Words With Friends plays like a virtual game of Scrabble and is still popular more than a decade after its original launch. You and your opponent, either another person or the computer, get letters and make words on the board for points and whoever has the most points at the end wins.
You can download Words With Friends from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store or play it in any web browser.
Word Forward
Word Forward is like Boggle but with power-ups and tools to help you. You play on a five-by-five board of letters and try to make words with those letters. When you make a word, the used letters vanish. You keep going until you clear the board. If you get stuck, you can use your power-ups and tools to eliminate some letters or jumble the board to replace the letters with new ones.
You can buy Word Forward in the App Store, the Play Store, the Nintendo Game Store for the Nintendo Switch or on Steam.
Wordscapes gives players letters and asks them to fill in a crossword puzzle with those letters.
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Wordscapes
Wordscapes is a mix between Boggle and a crossword puzzle. You are given a bank of letters at the bottom of your screen and there's a crossword puzzle at the top. You make words with the letters in your bank and fill out the crossword with them. Once you complete the puzzle, you're rewarded with a nice landscape picture.
You can download Wordscapes from the App Store or the Play Store.
Kitty Letter
Kitty Letter is a word game from the creators behind The Oatmeal and Exploding Kittens. In the game, you unscramble letters to make words which then turn into armies of cats. What do the cats do? They attack either the player or computer you are playing against, as well as defend your home. It's an absurd tower defense game where your words create legions of cats willing to fight on your behalf.
You can download Kitty Letter from the App Store or the Play Store.
SpellTower
In SpellTower, letters rise from the bottom of the screen and you have to assemble words as quickly as possible. Each word you make eliminates the used letters, and if any letter reaches the top of your screen the game ends. It's like Tetris in that regard. There are also 10 other game modes, including Search Mode, where you try to find the longest word using specific letters.
You can download SpellTower from the App Store or the Play Store. You can also get it on Apple Arcade -- there's a subscription fee for the service, but you'll get this and other games ad-free and with in-app purchases already unlocked.
For more word game fun, check out CNET's Wordle tips, the best Wordle jokes and how to play past Wordle puzzles. If you haven't downloaded Wordle yet, here's how you can do it today.
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10-Year Mortgage Rates for September 2022
10-Year Mortgage Rates for September 2022
You've probably heard of 30-year and 15-year mortgages, but have you heard of a 10-year mortgage? This little-known mortgage type could save you big in interest -- if you can afford a hefty monthly payment.
A 10-year mortgage is less common than other kinds of mortgages, but it has its own unique advantages. Though your monthly payments will be higher than other mortgage types, you could save a significant amount in interest over the course of your home loan.
Plus, 10-year mortgage rates are still relatively low compared to mortgage rates overall, which means they offer valuable financial benefits in the current economic climate.
Here's everything you need to know about what a 10-year mortgage is, how it works and how to find the lowest mortgage rates possible.
What is a 10-year mortgage?
Ten-year mortgages work exactly the same way as other kinds of mortgages, but instead of repaying your mortgage in 15 or 30 years, you'll repay it in 10. This may make sense when buying a home if you can afford a larger monthly payment, want to save big in interest payments and don't want to pay off your mortgage over several decades. You apply and qualify for a 10-year mortgage the same way you do with other types of mortgages.
While 10-year mortgages aren't that popular, the homebuying process won't change whether you have a 10-or a 30-year mortgage. You should expect to pay all the same fees, including closing costs and origination fees.
It's important to speak with multiple lenders and do your research before choosing one. Interviewing more than one lender will help you find the lowest rate and fees for your personal financial situation. The more lenders you gather information from, the better your chances of securing yourself a lower rate.
10-year fixed-rate mortgage rate trends
Currently, rates for a 10-year mortgage are idling around 5%, while 30-year mortgage rates are in the mid-to-upper 5% range. Since the beginning of this year, mortgage rates have slowly been increasing from around 3%. While it's uncertain where rates will land over the rest of the year -- if inflation continues to rise, mortgage rates could climb -- locking in a 10-year mortgage rate while it hovers below 5% could save you tens of thousands in interest. Even one or two percentage points can make a significant difference in the interest you pay on your mortgage.
Current mortgage and refinance rates
We use information collected by Bankrate, which is owned by the same parent company as CNET, to track daily mortgage rate trends. The above table summarizes the average rates offered by lenders across the country.
Pros of a 10-year mortgage
Lower interest rate: You'll pay a lower interest rate for a 10-year mortgage than other types of mortgages because the bank is taking less of a risk loaning you the money over a shorter period of time. Plus, you cut down the total interest you'll pay overall.
Pay off your loan faster: You could save tens of thousands of dollars over the life of your loan by paying it off years faster than other kinds of mortgages, allowing you to build equity in your home more quickly.
Cons of a 10-year mortgage
High monthly payments: If you can't afford high monthly payments, a 10-year mortgage probably isn't right for you.
FAQs
What's the difference between a 15- and 10-year mortgage?
With a 10-year loan, you'll receive a slightly lower interest rate and therefore pay less in interest over time. This means your monthly mortgage payment will be higher, though the overall loan will be more affordable in the long run. You'll also pay off the loan in 10 years, rather than 15.
What is the difference between a 10- and 30-year mortgage?
It will take you one third of the time to pay off a 10-year mortgage compared to a 30-year mortgage, saving you tens of thousands of dollars in interest over the years. You will also pay a lower interest rate than for a 30-year loan. Expect a higher monthly payment, though you'll still save money overall.
How do you qualify for a 10-year fixed-rate mortgage?
Qualifying for a 10-year mortgage is the same as qualifying for other types of mortgages, but income and credit score requirements will be stricter to ensure you can afford to make the higher monthly payments.
Make sure you have all of your financial documents like tax returns and pay stubs in order because the lender will factor in almost every aspect of your financial life to determine whether or not you can pay back the loan. Things like your income, credit score, how much debt you're carrying and your loan-to-value ratio all affect the rate a lender will offer you.
Other mortgage tools and resources
You can use CNET's mortgage calculator to help you determine how much house you can afford. CNET's mortgage calculator takes into account things like your monthly income, expenses and debt payments to give you an idea of what you can manage financially. Your mortgage rate will depend in part on those income factors, as well as your credit score and the zip code where you are looking to buy a house.
